# Hager headlines, putting down the watchdog, regional news cuts, propaganda & pie prices

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Podcast: [Mediawatch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mediawatch-1043897)
Published: 2026-09-26T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Critics complained there was no smoking gun. Supporters said it shone a light on a sinister spiderweb. How did the media handle Dirty Work? Also: journalism jobs at risk in the regions, the plan to scrap the broadcasting watchdog, propaganda & pie prices Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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